Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Rhesus Macaque:
1.It is native to the South Asia.
2.It is both arboreal and terrestrial animal.
3.It is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: The Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) is an ‘Old World’ monkey in the Macaca genus, native to South Asia. It is native to India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Afghanistan, Vietnam, southern China, and some neighboring areas.
Statement 2 is correct: The Rhesus macaque is diurnal and both arboreal and terrestrial.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
Source: IE
